Started your system yesterday and couldn't believe how FULL I was by the end of the day with no snacks or dessert. I was certain I would gain weight eating like this and actually lost 2lbs! I was shocked! Definitely can keep this up!
I have gotten good at rolling prep. I just made the items you made including home made hummus and now have 5 prepped dinners all for $20 Canadian. I try to buy everything on sale because grocery prices are outrageous at the moment. I have no problem eating the same meal every single day for dinner, but I have friends and family that say they could never do that lol thank you for your meal plan tips and ideas. I also start with a good bowl of oatmeal in the morning sometimes of berries, but sometimes just plain.
AMERICAN TIP: Sam’s Club & Costco have 4lb bags of frozen veggies (mix or just broccoli) in individualized 1lb bags. Pull a bag out & boom you have your pound of veg, no chop.
I love the frozen bags of veggies and fruits at Costco. Makes it really easy. Sad that mine doesn’t have the frozen cauliflower rice, but I get those and more frozen fruits/veggies from Trader Joe’s. I use a whole bag of frozen cauliflower rice for my protein shakes and oatmeal.
@@lindsaytoussaint I bought 2 big bags of veggies at BJs (both for $11 each), and they lasted me for 5 months. I spent the 20 per cent extra for not being a member, but I do wonder if it would be worth it for me (a single person), to pay the $55 yearly so I can shop there, even though it'll be two times a year, maybe three.
I wish I liked broccoli. So filling, so easy, so affordable. But i just can’t… carrots are my go to… and they don’t count t as a veg… Still looking for a good one for me
I very much enjoyed this video! As a 55-year-old woman, I wanted to chime in by saying that this approach to eating matches what I do and is working very well for me! I am a volume eater, so if I don't have my potatoes and vegetables prepped for the week, I will go off track in a heartbeat - lol! For any postmenopausal ladies out there, I wanted to say that this approach works! As long as I include protein, fat, and fiber in every meal, I feel satiated and never deprived. By fat, I mean avocados, nuts, and seeds. If I omit the fat and include only protein and carbs in my meal, then I am looking for something more after I finish eating, so adding some avocado or some nuts/seeds or a spoon of nut butter does the trick! My husband can pull out the ice cream or cookies, which he always does, and I am not tempted by it at all! ❤
For those who are tighter on budget but also want some diversity: Sprout chickpeas in big pots! I do two packs of chickpeas at a time because when they are done it fills my big pot up and because of the sprouting needs only 10min cooking for safe consumption (plus sprouting adds nutrients, you eat the chickpeas with the sprouts)- then i freeze batches for curries, for falafel, as protein source in salads, for hummus etc
I came to Chelsea Mae’s YT by accident but omg she is amazing… and talks so much sense! Im 62 and vegan but eat s lot of processed v so gonna follow her tips and see what happens ❤
I’ve just begun my vegan weight loss journey and you are literally SAVING me. Every other person I followed was showing such complicated processes. Thank you for simplifying this for us normal people with busy lives!❤️
Yay for simple! As a classic type A over achiever, it's so tempting to try to make everything from scratch or go over the top. The new revelation I'm telling myself daily -- doing things the hard way doesn't get me any bonus points.
I loved your honesty about eating the same thing every day. I see so many creative food ideas that I feel bad for eating the same really simple food every day. It is what works though. I like what I eat and I don’t have to think about what I am going to make. I saves me thinking and obsessing about food in the day.
I have a rice cooker that has a steel-cut oats function (as well as other grains I use daily). I cook up a batch every few days because they reheat like a dream. Breakfast is so easy. I just put some dried fruits, chia seeds, and protein powder in the bottom of the bowl, scoop out some pre-cooked oats, add some plant milk or water, and microwave for 90 seconds. Add more liquid, sweetener, and any other desired toppings, and ready to go. That high-function rice cooker is a dream for meal prep and the SC oats have a lower glycemic than rolled oats.
Just gotta say, if any of what you said actually triggers people, they need to figure themselves out. People need to focus on themselves and what works for them. Keep it up Chelsea! Always enjoy your content and love your hair!!
I love that you showed how to put it together and how to reheat it. I can have ingredients and have no idea how to put a meal together. Thankyou. (Beginner plant based eater here at 67 …it can be hard to get around all the years of other eating lol)
I am very happy to have found your channel. I gained back 10 lbs after eating mainly plant based for over a year. Meal prep is what I stopped doing. It was a light bulb moment as I have been struggling to eat better. Thank you for turning on the light.
Thank you so much Chelsea, for teaching this over and over again. This is what really works: Simple, doable, tasty, quick. I have so many cookbooks and recipes which I never use. It is all too overwhelming. I did the raw food thing and I failed and every time life stresses me out, I fall back on old and bad habits. Sucess has to be simple and it has to become subconscious. That`s why I don`t mind, when the stuff that works gets repeated. I never grow tired of your videos, the food and the tips you show, because repetition is going to become the new habit and the recipe for sucess. So just keep telling the story and as my old English professor loved to quote (allthough it is latin, lol): "Repetitio est mater studiorum" Huggs from Germany. 🙂
This was so helpful and I love how you talked about outsourcing. I live in a country that doesn’t have a lot of prepped veggies so I pay someone to clean my home (it’s also very dusty) and chop the veggies for me. Every week she chops my zucchini and broccoli and makes a big Greek salad for me, so all week long I have those to use as my base and then I just add some protein and whatever. But I’d forgotten how much I love sweet potatoes until I found your videos so now I’m adding that to the weekly meal prep!
I've just stumbled across your channel today. After 10 years of yo-yo dieting between vegan junk food/raw food/trying to follow the daily dozen, etc., meticulously, this has seemingly filled in all the gaps I was falling into time and time again. I'm excited to try this moving forward- thank you!
Holy freaking crap. Your content is life changing. It’s like intellectually I know the simple, sustainable, and repeatable actions are what yield results, yet I always felt like I was doing life wrong because it wasn’t glamorous. What you’re producing is confidence. Because I’ve felt this way for a while but haven’t been consistent because I’m afraid of being boring or divergent. I buy pre-prepped meals and eat raw veggies for lunch with hummus or guac and my coworkers tease me for it but at the end of the day I’m saving so much time and energy and I am stepping toward my goals. Excited to integrate your framework and solidify my consistency. Thank you so much for this
I absolutely love your videos and the hard work you put into them, I have seen so many. I feel like I am not giving you your props because I usually don't take the time to comment. I just discovered your podcasts and I plan to go back and watch them all and apply what I have learned. With your help I have lost approx. 20 pounds but I can do better. Because of your podcasts, I now know exactly what I should do. I learned that each meal should have weight (volume -- lots of veggies and enough starch). I've been too stingy! Thank you so much -- You are awesome!
I have to admit I get bored super easily, but consistency is a huge help for my ADHD. So I split the difference. A month ago I made six weeks of meal plans for dinner, and I'm making it my new six-week cycle. Five meals a week for six weeks, plus ONE meal I can choose a new recipe to try. I think I'm going to add something similar to my breakfast and lunch plans that's more like what you're showing here. A starch-protein-veg combination for lunches that's the same every day for a week, then I can switch it up! It's a nice compromise.
This is a great idea! 6 weeks is goals. I tend to make the same couple of things over and over and then switch to a new thing to make over and over... less planning but less variety.
What can I say Chels, I just really love you! And also, I hope its ok I say this but you look soooooo good. You are really inspiring me. I went wfpb 14 years ago, lost a lot of weigt, Like at some point i needed to add some oil to my food to not get to skinny. Also gained a lot of energy and started running for the first time in my life (i was 33 at the time and had 2 young kids as a single mom). I just felt so great. But 5 years ago I started to feel really bad and gaining weight. I tried everything..... Even whent totally raw for a year but I did not feel better and kept gaining weight. So a little over a year ago I started looking at other options. Long story short...I started eating animal products again. i just did not know what to do anymore. I was (am) at my highest weight ever en felt terrible..... Its been over a year and eating animal products has not helped. But I have learned a lot. Like, even the plant based docters dont say so, I really need to eat more protein. Because the first time I ate an egg I was full for hours! Where before on plant based I had to eat every few hours. So Im going plant based again but now focussing on the protein. Also found out I have adhd and that was causing my problems. I was trying to solve everything with food but that doenst work. I love this video because i think this system also workes perfectly for people with adhd and autism who whant to eat healthy and keep there energy stable. Anyway, keep it up Chels. You are really helping people.
Absolutely brilliant. This is my go to meal prepping video after I gave up meal prepping. So smart, makes absolute sense. This is what I'm going to do and I will report back. I run a business and am remodeling a house with my husband (ourselves, no help) and my time is limited but I need to stay young (at 59) or I won't be able to finish all of this hard work. So, I need to eat healthy!!! THANK YOU!
Work smarter, not harder! I love your system of component prepping. The thing that I need to work on is CONSISTENCY!! My grocery store has the Birdseye frozen baby broccoli. It's so easy to just throw the bag or half a bag into your steamer...
I have saved and printed too, so so many recipes that I thought I’d make and it’s been years and I never make anything and just keep eating the same usual stuff. I like that you make this seem ok. Makes life easier
Same same....I recently deleted my whole bookmark recipes folder, because I've been hoarding them for no reason. I make the same 10 ish meals all the time on a roll! Why bother when something simple works? As long as it's nutritious and we enjoy eating it, it's all that matters.
Wow! Thank you so much! This is what I needed! You have no idea how much this 1 video is going to change my life. This is exactly what I needed. I would love a follow up video of some meals you made from these prepped ingredients, like the ones in the photos. Thank you again, so glad I found you! Thanks to Broccoli Mum for working with you, that’s how I found you. 🥰💚💪🏻
Your comment did not bother me. I am very poor in America. I would definitely do what you chose to do, and have someone prep for me, if I had a job and could make more money working during that time period than spending my time doing prep myself. Thanks for sharing this video. I need to do this and focus on a set simple meal plan on repeat. I lose more weight on potatoes and oatmeal as well. Rice keeps me at maintnance.
Hey Chelsea,love your videos. I love the simplicity amongst all the conflicting views and approaches. I have found myself chopping and changing too much, making everything too complicated. Thanks so much. Regards from Australia
Chelsea, your videos have been SO helpful (and definitely illuminating) for me as I've been needing to lose fat and feel so stuck not knowing what to make. I've watched so many of your videos, and this one made it all come together for me. Making my grocery list now and I'm excited to just start...fail faster! :) Thanks for keeping it real!! Two questions I have for you: Do your kids enjoy most of the same foods you eat? I have one picky eater and one who will eat most anything and that's tricky! Also, do you prep your husband's lunches the same as you prep yours? Or does he just do his own thing?
Thank you, Chelsea! This was incredibly helpful. I was doing really great at eating healthy, losing weight, and getting healthier. Then I watched the wrong video and derailed myself. For me, eating the same meals every day works. I don't get bored, and I can stay consistent.
Today is the first time I've watched one of your videos. You make a lot of sense and I'm going to try your tips. I only need to lose about 10 pounds, but found it to be harder than you would think (I'm 70). A year ago I lost about 20 pounds but that was because I was diagnosed with cancer and had major surgery and then later had to have a hysterectomy. I, of course, gained most of it back. My main problem is wanting something sweet after dinner. I try to tame my urges with an apple. Looking forward to your next video.
I enjoy cooking so I will cook a special dish on the weekend and use your prep system as well. Thank you, I am bingeing and enjoying your videos so much.
Love your videos! You're very down to earth and giving useful tips we can actually use, compared to other content creators there who are only focusing on the fluff. Very inspiring content, keep up the good work! 👏
Thank you! I’m grateful to stumbled upon your channel. I remember back in the day I used to eat sandwiches all the time and oatmeal and cereal I was cool with it. This may help with my health if I can follow exactly. Blessings to you and your family!
Just getting started. How do you handle what your family eats? I have a hubby and two teenagers who eat a TON! They would eat all of this prepped food in one or two days.
I mean, first of all, nothing wrong with that, right? It's super healthy and it's still a better system compared to "classic" work-intense meal prepping. Plus, they will stay full with this for a long time compared to more processed food (with makes you hungry again after a shorter time), so I would be interested how much they could actually eat per day. But I would also be curious how to scale it up for larger families
This may not be helpful, but my aunt generally makes separate food for her husband and teenage boy, who have higher caloric needs and are pickier about veg. They can eat a big batch of stew or casserole while she eats from her bowl of tabouli or whatnot.
Hey Chelsea, I’m loving your methods so much, it’s helped me an enormous amount already. I’m just getting my lunches ready for the week :) would you mind confirming approx amounts of tofu, sweet pots, broccoli and hummus in one lunch box? Thanks so much xx
Always love 🥰 Chelsea's videos and thanks 👍 for sharing these simple and easy food prep tips. Good to see your little helpers. Love 💕 Chelsea & family.
Yes, I eat the same healthy foods over and over and then rotate when I tire of it after sometimes a few months or even sometimes more than 6 months. I just rotate to another healthy food.
Thank you. You are wonderful and honest. I enjoy your channel so much! We all can improve. I think your stuff goes well with Dr. Fuhrman’s principals as well. Greens beans onions mushrooms berries/seeds/ nuts/ flax (GBOMBS everyday). I do what I can to include these…I even blend cooked mushrooms with a can of beans, tahini, lime and a pinch of miso for salad dressing. I need to see this stuff to stay on track…I appreciate your videos very very much. Thank you.
Super useful! Especially the tofu prep, that is a struggle for me. I notice you make sauces in the tofu lettuce cups. Wouldn’t mind more videos about the sauces you use on tofu.
This is so helpful! Thank you for being honest that most people just repeat meals. I am always so confused by meal plans that have cooked-from-scratch new meals 3x a day!
My question is, are those rolled oats, or instant? I'm with you on the simple part. I like to boil a bunch of water in my largest pot, first i'll blanch my broccoli in it, then any other veggies i have will get a quick prep-blanch as well, then i'll cook 2# of pasta just to have on hand for quick meals for the kids, or for when they end up not liking dinner, they always get eaten. Sometimes ill even do some potatoes in it as well. I also cook a big batch of rice that both me and the kids will eat in a few days. If someone didn't have a rice cooker, they could just boil the rice like the pasta as well in the same pot.
I’d still watch every video if you did and said the same thing every time!! Always inspiring and doable! Now I have to look for the slaw recipe :) Love you Chels!
Did your mom use a knife to cut the cabbage or shred it with a mandoline or cheese grater? I want an easy way to shred cabbage as it is my favorite way to have it
I can HONESTLY say, I am not spending ANY money on eating/drinking out... BUT I'm also on an extremely limited diet and it's really hard to eat out without messing with my health. Nonetheless, this video was AWESOME! Not because I haven't heard of some of this stuff (actually, I've heard of ALL of it) but because you presented it all in a way that pulled it together for me. Thank you for that. Btw, 1lb of non-starchy veggies per day is HUGE for health benefits (if you can fit that amount in - most can, or at least, can work up to it BUT some can't). I'm talking about for disease, for prevention, for those suffering from auto-immune disorder, for hormones, etc... you will probably have to adjust things because EVERY single person is different, what works for one doesn't necessarily work for another - i.e. I have gallbladder issues - usually cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli and kale are killer for gallbladders... I can have cauliflower and purple cabbage, I can not do massive amounts of broccoli and kale (might be able to cooked, never tried - I usually smoothie my stuff).
Side note: by purchasing your "prepared" extras (hummus) you WILL likely be having oil in your diet (this isn't the end of the world, but something to keep in mind). Also, making your own can make it easier to follow a restricted diet (one you don't have a choice in - such as for disease, autoimmune disorders, etc...).
Hi Chelsea Your vidoes are great, thank you so much for all you do to help people!!! I am having such a hard time being consistent. I have not been meal preping😮. This video has been informative and helpful. Thank you!!❤
I love to cook so I make different things each week, always putting half in the freezer. I do meal prep potatoes, baked tofu, and cashew milk, cheese sauce every week. I like to cook broccoli in the microwave as needed.
Love your take on life and food prep etc. Just a quick question I noticed that you don't usually use white potatoes in your rotation of veggies ? Is there a reason for that ? Too high in carbs ? Thank you ,🙂🙂✌️✌️
❤thanks i think we in your comunidad really dont search "fancy recipes . Just practical and simple REAL food. Starchies and vegetables thats its❤thanks
Loveit! My body changed after turning 60+. I have ibs.so it's very challenging to eat veggies and some fruits. I love them and I'm trying to figure it out and do what you do. Any ideas?
Do you eat other veggies, like asparagus, green beans, etc? I eat exactly like you for years but now, I really feel happier with more colors and variety in my veggies especially. That way I don't fall back, and gain weight because I crave food too much.
Let me know if this was illuminating for you and if you're going to implement anything from my system.
Started your system yesterday and couldn't believe how FULL I was by the end of the day with no snacks or dessert. I was certain I would gain weight eating like this and actually lost 2lbs! I was shocked! Definitely can keep this up!
What do your family eat? Especially your children? Like for school lunches etc? Different plant based meals?
Love this! Always love your down to Earth content!!!
Just roasting some pumpkin now. Rolling prep 🙂. Cool you are also here in Aotearoa!
I have gotten good at rolling prep. I just made the items you made including home made hummus and now have 5 prepped dinners all for $20 Canadian. I try to buy everything on sale because grocery prices are outrageous at the moment. I have no problem eating the same meal every single day for dinner, but I have friends and family that say they could never do that lol thank you for your meal plan tips and ideas. I also start with a good bowl of oatmeal in the morning sometimes of berries, but sometimes just plain.
AMERICAN TIP: Sam’s Club & Costco have 4lb bags of frozen veggies (mix or just broccoli) in individualized 1lb bags. Pull a bag out & boom you have your pound of veg, no chop.
I love the frozen bags of veggies and fruits at Costco. Makes it really easy. Sad that mine doesn’t have the frozen cauliflower rice, but I get those and more frozen fruits/veggies from Trader Joe’s. I use a whole bag of frozen cauliflower rice for my protein shakes and oatmeal.
And BJs Wholesale. They have great frozen veg mixes!
@@lindsaytoussaint I bought 2 big bags of veggies at BJs (both for $11 each), and they lasted me for 5 months. I spent the 20 per cent extra for not being a member, but I do wonder if it would be worth it for me (a single person), to pay the $55 yearly so I can shop there, even though it'll be two times a year, maybe three.
I wish I liked broccoli. So filling, so easy, so affordable. But i just can’t… carrots are my go to… and they don’t count t as a veg…
Still looking for a good one for me
@@Duckies1023 How about zucchini? Very low in calories. I just made vegetable soup with a heavy dose of zucchini to keep me full.
I very much enjoyed this video! As a 55-year-old woman, I wanted to chime in by saying that this approach to eating matches what I do and is working very well for me! I am a volume eater, so if I don't have my potatoes and vegetables prepped for the week, I will go off track in a heartbeat - lol! For any postmenopausal ladies out there, I wanted to say that this approach works! As long as I include protein, fat, and fiber in every meal, I feel satiated and never deprived. By fat, I mean avocados, nuts, and seeds. If I omit the fat and include only protein and carbs in my meal, then I am looking for something more after I finish eating, so adding some avocado or some nuts/seeds or a spoon of nut butter does the trick! My husband can pull out the ice cream or cookies, which he always does, and I am not tempted by it at all! ❤
Very helpful, thank you!!
@@janschlabach3768 My pleasure!
Thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks for that! My struggles exactly!
@@sally3570 ❤️
For those who are tighter on budget but also want some diversity: Sprout chickpeas in big pots! I do two packs of chickpeas at a time because when they are done it fills my big pot up and because of the sprouting needs only 10min cooking for safe consumption (plus sprouting adds nutrients, you eat the chickpeas with the sprouts)- then i freeze batches for curries, for falafel, as protein source in salads, for hummus etc
Love the rolling prep idea! ❤ Prepping for hours on one day is exhausting and makes you less likely to want to do it again.
This has to be the most helpful meal prep weight loss video I've ever encountered. Thanks for being real.
Agreed
I came to Chelsea Mae’s YT by accident but omg she is amazing… and talks so much sense! Im 62 and vegan but eat s lot of processed v so gonna follow her tips and see what happens ❤
I’ve just begun my vegan weight loss journey and you are literally SAVING me. Every other person I followed was showing such complicated processes. Thank you for simplifying this for us normal people with busy lives!❤️
Yay for simple! As a classic type A over achiever, it's so tempting to try to make everything from scratch or go over the top. The new revelation I'm telling myself daily -- doing things the hard way doesn't get me any bonus points.
@petermanmom, this comment speaks to me!!
I needed to hear that! 😆 Doing things the hard way doesn’t get me extra bonus points! Haha So true.
I loved your honesty about eating the same thing every day. I see so many creative food ideas that I feel bad for eating the same really simple food every day. It is what works though. I like what I eat and I don’t have to think about what I am going to make. I saves me thinking and obsessing about food in the day.
I have a rice cooker that has a steel-cut oats function (as well as other grains I use daily). I cook up a batch every few days because they reheat like a dream. Breakfast is so easy. I just put some dried fruits, chia seeds, and protein powder in the bottom of the bowl, scoop out some pre-cooked oats, add some plant milk or water, and microwave for 90 seconds. Add more liquid, sweetener, and any other desired toppings, and ready to go. That high-function rice cooker is a dream for meal prep and the SC oats have a lower glycemic than rolled oats.
Just gotta say, if any of what you said actually triggers people, they need to figure themselves out. People need to focus on themselves and what works for them. Keep it up Chelsea! Always enjoy your content and love your hair!!
I love that you showed how to put it together and how to reheat it. I can have ingredients and have no idea how to put a meal together. Thankyou. (Beginner plant based eater here at 67 …it can be hard to get around all the years of other eating lol)
I am very happy to have found your channel. I gained back 10 lbs after eating mainly plant based for over a year. Meal prep is what I stopped doing. It was a light bulb moment as I have been struggling to eat better. Thank you for turning on the light.
Perfect timing!! I’m on a fat loss journey and I just decided to go vegan!
Going vegan has been the best decision I’ve ever made! The animals thank you!🌱🌱🌱🌱💕
Thank you so much Chelsea, for teaching this over and over again. This is what really works: Simple, doable, tasty, quick. I have so many cookbooks and recipes which I never use. It is all too overwhelming. I did the raw food thing and I failed and every time life stresses me out, I fall back on old and bad habits. Sucess has to be simple and it has to become subconscious. That`s why I don`t mind, when the stuff that works gets repeated. I never grow tired of your videos, the food and the tips you show, because repetition is going to become the new habit and the recipe for sucess. So just keep telling the story and as my old English professor loved to quote (allthough it is latin, lol): "Repetitio est mater studiorum" Huggs from Germany. 🙂
This was so helpful and I love how you talked about outsourcing. I live in a country that doesn’t have a lot of prepped veggies so I pay someone to clean my home (it’s also very dusty) and chop the veggies for me. Every week she chops my zucchini and broccoli and makes a big Greek salad for me, so all week long I have those to use as my base and then I just add some protein and whatever. But I’d forgotten how much I love sweet potatoes until I found your videos so now I’m adding that to the weekly meal prep!
I've just stumbled across your channel today. After 10 years of yo-yo dieting between vegan junk food/raw food/trying to follow the daily dozen, etc., meticulously, this has seemingly filled in all the gaps I was falling into time and time again.
I'm excited to try this moving forward- thank you!
Brilliant! Finally someone actually speaking sense and offering realistic meal prep, thank you.
Vegeta comes in an msg free version. Msg gives me headaches so I was thrilled that I could get Vegeta without!
I didn't know it had msg, so I was disappointed when it arrived. Good to know you can get it without!
Yes I have the one without MSG too
Holy freaking crap. Your content is life changing. It’s like intellectually I know the simple, sustainable, and repeatable actions are what yield results, yet I always felt like I was doing life wrong because it wasn’t glamorous. What you’re producing is confidence. Because I’ve felt this way for a while but haven’t been consistent because I’m afraid of being boring or divergent. I buy pre-prepped meals and eat raw veggies for lunch with hummus or guac and my coworkers tease me for it but at the end of the day I’m saving so much time and energy and I am stepping toward my goals. Excited to integrate your framework and solidify my consistency. Thank you so much for this
I absolutely love your videos and the hard work you put into them, I have seen so many. I feel like I am not giving you your props because I usually don't take the time to comment. I just discovered your podcasts and I plan to go back and watch them all and apply what I have learned. With your help I have lost approx. 20 pounds but I can do better. Because of your podcasts, I now know exactly what I should do. I learned that each meal should have weight (volume -- lots of veggies and enough starch). I've been too stingy! Thank you so much -- You are awesome!
LOVE your process of meal prep and component prep. Very doable on a rolling basis rather than 1/2 day block of time. Your content is so helpful!
I have to admit I get bored super easily, but consistency is a huge help for my ADHD. So I split the difference. A month ago I made six weeks of meal plans for dinner, and I'm making it my new six-week cycle. Five meals a week for six weeks, plus ONE meal I can choose a new recipe to try. I think I'm going to add something similar to my breakfast and lunch plans that's more like what you're showing here. A starch-protein-veg combination for lunches that's the same every day for a week, then I can switch it up! It's a nice compromise.
This is a great idea! 6 weeks is goals. I tend to make the same couple of things over and over and then switch to a new thing to make over and over... less planning but less variety.
What can I say Chels, I just really love you! And also, I hope its ok I say this but you look soooooo good. You are really inspiring me. I went wfpb 14 years ago, lost a lot of weigt, Like at some point i needed to add some oil to my food to not get to skinny. Also gained a lot of energy and started running for the first time in my life (i was 33 at the time and had 2 young kids as a single mom). I just felt so great. But 5 years ago I started to feel really bad and gaining weight. I tried everything..... Even whent totally raw for a year but I did not feel better and kept gaining weight. So a little over a year ago I started looking at other options. Long story short...I started eating animal products again. i just did not know what to do anymore. I was (am) at my highest weight ever en felt terrible..... Its been over a year and eating animal products has not helped. But I have learned a lot. Like, even the plant based docters dont say so, I really need to eat more protein. Because the first time I ate an egg I was full for hours! Where before on plant based I had to eat every few hours. So Im going plant based again but now focussing on the protein. Also found out I have adhd and that was causing my problems. I was trying to solve everything with food but that doenst work. I love this video because i think this system also workes perfectly for people with adhd and autism who whant to eat healthy and keep there energy stable. Anyway, keep it up Chels. You are really helping people.
Absolutely brilliant. This is my go to meal prepping video after I gave up meal prepping. So smart, makes absolute sense. This is what I'm going to do and I will report back. I run a business and am remodeling a house with my husband (ourselves, no help) and my time is limited but I need to stay young (at 59) or I won't be able to finish all of this hard work. So, I need to eat healthy!!! THANK YOU!
That coleslaw looks so delicious! Is there any recipe you or your mum would like to share, please 😊
Work smarter, not harder! I love your system of component prepping. The thing that I need to work on is CONSISTENCY!!
My grocery store has the Birdseye frozen baby broccoli. It's so easy to just throw the bag or half a bag into your steamer...
Wow this has been the MOST helpful meal prep video I have EVER seen!!
The "take out" rule was a game changer for me!
I have saved and printed too, so so many recipes that I thought I’d make and it’s been years and I never make anything and just keep eating the same usual stuff. I like that you make this seem ok. Makes life easier
Same same....I recently deleted my whole bookmark recipes folder, because I've been hoarding them for no reason. I make the same 10 ish meals all the time on a roll! Why bother when something simple works? As long as it's nutritious and we enjoy eating it, it's all that matters.
Thank you for this honest and simple video!!! It’s perfect! Can’t wait to get started!! 🥦🥦🥦
Love this type of video! Also love the rolling prep, works for me as well
Wow! Thank you so much! This is what I needed! You have no idea how much this 1 video is going to change my life. This is exactly what I needed. I would love a follow up video of some meals you made from these prepped ingredients, like the ones in the photos. Thank you again, so glad I found you! Thanks to Broccoli Mum for working with you, that’s how I found you. 🥰💚💪🏻
Your comment did not bother me. I am very poor in America. I would definitely do what you chose to do, and have someone prep for me, if I had a job and could make more money working during that time period than spending my time doing prep myself.
Thanks for sharing this video. I need to do this and focus on a set simple meal plan on repeat. I lose more weight on potatoes and oatmeal as well. Rice keeps me at maintnance.
Love your content. It’s keeping me consistent!
Yes, this idea works for me! I like to eat the same thing and vary the sauces. My tummy likes the consistency very much!
Hey Chelsea,love your videos. I love the simplicity amongst all the conflicting views and approaches. I have found myself chopping and changing too much, making everything too complicated. Thanks so much. Regards from Australia
I’m never bored of watching you meal prep, it makes me want to go and do it :D
I love your videos! The simplicity of you meals is great! I will work on being more consistent with my meal prepping! Thank you🌺
Love your vibe and your videos. Thank you, sis! ⭐
Chelsea, your videos have been SO helpful (and definitely illuminating) for me as I've been needing to lose fat and feel so stuck not knowing what to make. I've watched so many of your videos, and this one made it all come together for me. Making my grocery list now and I'm excited to just start...fail faster! :) Thanks for keeping it real!!
Two questions I have for you:
Do your kids enjoy most of the same foods you eat? I have one picky eater and one who will eat most anything and that's tricky!
Also, do you prep your husband's lunches the same as you prep yours? Or does he just do his own thing?
Thank you, Chelsea! This was incredibly helpful. I was doing really great at eating healthy, losing weight, and getting healthier. Then I watched the wrong video and derailed myself. For me, eating the same meals every day works. I don't get bored, and I can stay consistent.
Great video! So helpful and actually something I see myself trying.thanks!
Today is the first time I've watched one of your videos. You make a lot of sense and I'm going to try your tips. I only need to lose about 10 pounds, but found it to be harder than you would think (I'm 70). A year ago I lost about 20 pounds but that was because I was diagnosed with cancer and had major surgery and then later had to have a hysterectomy. I, of course, gained most of it back. My main problem is wanting something sweet after dinner. I try to tame my urges with an apple. Looking forward to your next video.
For a sweet treat you could try sweet potato brownies , sounds weird but is good !
Does your family eat wfpb as well? I would love a video on tips for getting kids into it.
I enjoy cooking so I will cook a special dish on the weekend and use your prep system as well. Thank you, I am bingeing and enjoying your videos so much.
Exact info!! Love you Chelsea!!!❤ never boring… always real!!😊
How much tofu do you eat each time?
How many meals do you have with that quantity?
Thanks for the reply, Chelsea
I love how simple your explanations are and you make me believe 😊
Love your videos! You're very down to earth and giving useful tips we can actually use, compared to other content creators there who are only focusing on the fluff. Very inspiring content, keep up the good work! 👏
Thank you! I’m grateful to stumbled upon your channel. I remember back in the day I used to eat sandwiches all the time and oatmeal and cereal I was cool with it. This may help with my health if I can follow exactly. Blessings to you and your family!
Shake it like a Polaroid picture!… you know what to doooo 🎶 🤣🤣🤣 I love the OutKast reference!
Just getting started. How do you handle what your family eats? I have a hubby and two teenagers who eat a TON! They would eat all of this prepped food in one or two days.
I mean, first of all, nothing wrong with that, right? It's super healthy and it's still a better system compared to "classic" work-intense meal prepping. Plus, they will stay full with this for a long time compared to more processed food (with makes you hungry again after a shorter time), so I would be interested how much they could actually eat per day. But I would also be curious how to scale it up for larger families
This may not be helpful, but my aunt generally makes separate food for her husband and teenage boy, who have higher caloric needs and are pickier about veg. They can eat a big batch of stew or casserole while she eats from her bowl of tabouli or whatnot.
Hey Chelsea, I’m loving your methods so much, it’s helped me an enormous amount already. I’m just getting my lunches ready for the week :) would you mind confirming approx amounts of tofu, sweet pots, broccoli and hummus in one lunch box? Thanks so much xx
Always love 🥰 Chelsea's videos and thanks 👍 for sharing these simple and easy food prep tips. Good to see your little helpers. Love 💕 Chelsea & family.
😋 love it, I'll try to implement this .... Love your viedos....
Yes, I eat the same healthy foods over and over and then rotate when I tire of it after sometimes a few months or even sometimes more than 6 months. I just rotate to another healthy food.
Thank you. You are wonderful and honest. I enjoy your channel so much! We all can improve. I think your stuff goes well with Dr. Fuhrman’s principals as well. Greens beans onions mushrooms berries/seeds/ nuts/ flax (GBOMBS everyday). I do what I can to include these…I even blend cooked mushrooms with a can of beans, tahini, lime and a pinch of miso for salad dressing. I need to see this stuff to stay on track…I appreciate your videos very very much. Thank you.
Super useful! Especially the tofu prep, that is a struggle for me. I notice you make sauces in the tofu lettuce cups. Wouldn’t mind more videos about the sauces you use on tofu.
Croatian Vegata❤ spice of my childhood 😂. We used in everything. Glad i can find it online on Amazon and n speciality stores in America
This is so helpful! Thank you for being honest that most people just repeat meals. I am always so confused by meal plans that have cooked-from-scratch new meals 3x a day!
Love the meal prep ideas. Am confused on pumpkin with the outer rind attached. Do you eat that part too? Or eat around it?
Thanks for this no nonsense way to prep food.
My question is, are those rolled oats, or instant? I'm with you on the simple part. I like to boil a bunch of water in my largest pot, first i'll blanch my broccoli in it, then any other veggies i have will get a quick prep-blanch as well, then i'll cook 2# of pasta just to have on hand for quick meals for the kids, or for when they end up not liking dinner, they always get eaten. Sometimes ill even do some potatoes in it as well. I also cook a big batch of rice that both me and the kids will eat in a few days. If someone didn't have a rice cooker, they could just boil the rice like the pasta as well in the same pot.
What is the name of those potatoes? And what sauce to you use for your coleslaw? Thanks.
I’d still watch every video if you did and said the same thing every time!! Always inspiring and doable! Now I have to look for the slaw recipe :) Love you Chels!
Did your mom use a knife to cut the cabbage or shred it with a mandoline or cheese grater?
I want an easy way to shred cabbage as it is my favorite way to have it
I’m so inspired by this!!!!🎉😊
Outsourcing is a smart idea. And, it probably helps out your mom or sister too.
I can HONESTLY say, I am not spending ANY money on eating/drinking out... BUT I'm also on an extremely limited diet and it's really hard to eat out without messing with my health.
Nonetheless, this video was AWESOME! Not because I haven't heard of some of this stuff (actually, I've heard of ALL of it) but because you presented it all in a way that pulled it together for me. Thank you for that.
Btw, 1lb of non-starchy veggies per day is HUGE for health benefits (if you can fit that amount in - most can, or at least, can work up to it BUT some can't). I'm talking about for disease, for prevention, for those suffering from auto-immune disorder, for hormones, etc... you will probably have to adjust things because EVERY single person is different, what works for one doesn't necessarily work for another - i.e. I have gallbladder issues - usually cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli and kale are killer for gallbladders... I can have cauliflower and purple cabbage, I can not do massive amounts of broccoli and kale (might be able to cooked, never tried - I usually smoothie my stuff).
Side note: by purchasing your "prepared" extras (hummus) you WILL likely be having oil in your diet (this isn't the end of the world, but something to keep in mind). Also, making your own can make it easier to follow a restricted diet (one you don't have a choice in - such as for disease, autoimmune disorders, etc...).
I love you and your content!! Been enjoying your content for a few years now. Here for the journey!!
So helpful! Thank you chelsea
It’s so funny, I was just thinking how cute your hair looked!
I’m inspired! Thank you.
What do you put on the coleslaw instead of mayo?
I’d love to see the recipes for the meals you mentioned!
Very helpful! Thank you! 🙏
Loved these tips. I don’t have an air fryer or a microwave so will need to have a think about prep and reheating. Thank you
Some federal assistance programs will help purchase a microwave. My adult son got one that way.
Thankyou so much for sharing all this great info!
Hi Chelsea
Your vidoes are great, thank you so much for all you do to help people!!!
I am having such a hard time being consistent. I have not been meal preping😮. This video has been informative and helpful. Thank you!!❤
Not a big fan of sweet potatoes, would you do the same with russets, red or golden potatoes?
yes , I end up bingeing
Rolling prep omg yes 👏
10:09 simple framework for making a meal is something I will try 😊
This is so helpful. I've just got one question: Do you still count calories and did you count calories during your weight/fat loss journey?
Hi Chelsea! How do you feel about using a bit of Tamari for seasoning?
I love to cook so I make different things each week, always putting half in the freezer. I do meal prep potatoes, baked tofu, and cashew milk, cheese sauce every week. I like to cook broccoli in the microwave as needed.
Moro-nui silken tofu is really good for sauces and smoothies. It’s in a tetrapack in the Asian food aisle. Have you tried it?
Love your take on life and food prep etc.
Just a quick question I noticed that you don't usually use white potatoes in your rotation of veggies ?
Is there a reason for that ?
Too high in carbs ?
Thank you ,🙂🙂✌️✌️
❤thanks i think we in your comunidad really dont search "fancy recipes . Just practical and simple REAL food. Starchies and vegetables thats its❤thanks
Love this content.
Great information! ❤️
Thx, that was helpful. 🙌
Loveit! My body changed after turning 60+. I have ibs.so it's very challenging to eat veggies and some fruits. I love them and I'm trying to figure it out and do what you do. Any ideas?
Thanks, you great Chelsea
Awesome vid🔥
What containers are you using and where do you buy them?
Do you eat other veggies, like asparagus, green beans, etc? I eat exactly like you for years but now, I really feel happier with more colors and variety in my veggies especially. That way I don't fall back, and gain weight because I crave food too much.
Helpful!
I’m sure this has already been asked but can you drop a link to the food storage containers you use, please?
The red containers are from Sistema NZ maybe on Amazon available